On The Road Again

Eleven weeks into recovery and I'm finally back on the bike!  Never thought I'd miss it as much as I did.  It was very difficult obeying doctor's orders, but I did it not wanting ANY setbacks!  So far, I've taken two rides.  Five miles the first ride and ten miles on ride number two.  The Bianchi hybrid bike is my bike of choice.  A great bike for leisure riding and riding on trails of a variety of surfaces.  She's not a fast bike, but I did ride her for the first two years of triathlons.  I'll ride this Italian beauty for a few rides before trying out my road bike.  After adjusting to the road bike, Fabio (the tri bike) will be right behind it.  He's easier to cruise on than the road bike, actually.  It's just being more in the aero position that may cause discomfort on some sensitive parts.  So far....very little soreness.  Only a slight reminder that there was an accident a few weeks ago.

Barring any little nuances, the rides have been spectacular.  Such beautiful weather we've been having! I don't remember any other September being so nice.  Perfect temperatures, balmy breezes, no humidity, very sunny...makes me wonder what state I live in!

Great scenery from my rides:

 Looking ahead...I'm anxious to begin running but am happy to be riding for now.  October 15 is my next ortho appointment.  The doc will have an X ray done and see if the fracture has sealed over.  It had not sealed one month ago and I was told to drink a lot of milk and take a little extra Vitamin D.  Being VERY obedient on this!!!  No running until he gives me the green light.

What a summer!  Although the accident was unfortunate, I still had a GREAT one!  Perhaps one of the best in my life.  While on crutches and illicit drugs for the pain, I received a lot of cards, meals, phone calls and visits from friends.  People helped me out in many ways and some of them were not even close friends and yet still wanted to help.  A big thanks to all of you!!!  Even if I only know you via facebook, your words of encouragement always lifted my spirits.

  Most of all, the summer introduced a HUGE blessing, our granddaughter, Charlotte Fe (a.k.a. "Charlie").  She is so sweet and adorable!  I love her tons!  Her Mama and Pappa are pretty awesome too!

  In addition to her entering the world and our lives, both of my sons finally are employed!  The job situation of our time has hit hard on young people more than any other age group (unlike previous high unemployment events).  Charlie's dad, Ben, got a job with a local NBC/FOX TV local affiliate in Quincy, IL just two weeks before the baby was born.  Whew!  And Adam is now working with a private ambulance company as an EMT.  He's applying for paramedic school and can have flexible hours at work to accommodate his school schedule.  We are SO blessed!  God has been good beyond what we deserve and I am so thankful!  Perhaps the positive in the accident was that it made me see what awesome friends and family I have and to slow down and take it all in!

Happy Trails once again...